Director, Talent Acquisition

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

If you are excited about leading a high-performing recruiting team that is directly supporting our company’s supercharged growth plans, then this is the role for you. We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of Talent Acquisition to lead talent acquisition across all functional areas of the organization, with an emphasis on experience recruiting for executive roles, with knowledge of the supply chain/logistics/and manufacturing industries highly valued given their strategic importance to our business. This is a role where you will develop and lead a great team, ensure alignment with business priorities and growth objectives, think big and learn fast, and drive collaboration and teamwork.

We value individuals who Think Fast- leveraging data and insights to optimize experiences and make informed choices. We appreciate those who Work It Together, building inclusive, cross-functional partnerships to bring ideas to life. And we respect those who Make the Hard Call, approaching challenges with care, clarity, and purpose to help move our people and business forward.

Position location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid in office Tuesday - Thursday 

What you will be doing: 

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing US based recruiting team (~10), in line with our FBIN Blueprint and behaviors.
• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day guidance to ensure alignment with business goals and recruiting requirements.

Talent Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement scalable recruiting strategies to attract top talent at all levels across all functional areas.
• Partner with senior leadership and HR business partners to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce plans
• Directly support searches for our executive talent.
• Bring expertise and insights into recruiting for supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing roles to strengthen our capabilities in these critical areas.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and optimize recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience), leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuously improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and internal policies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with hiring leaders and cross-functional partners to understand talent needs and forecast recruiting requirements to support business growth and success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence, while championing employer branding to enhance visibility and attract top-tier candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with direct experience leading all aspects of a Talent Acquisition function, including demonstrated success in building inclusive and high-performing recruitment teams. 10+ years preferred.
• Direct experience leading executive level searches (VP+), with exposure to C-suite leaders, highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of recruiting technologies, applicant tracking systems, and sourcing tools, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in talent acquisition.
• Experience recruiting for specialized roles in supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing highly preferred.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140,000 USD - $220,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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